We at ATA and Africa Travel Magazine
are proud members of T.I.E.S (The International Ecotourism
Society}. Representing a worldwide network of 1700 members
from 55 professions and 65 countries, the Society provides
the most comprehensive and effective way to remain current
in this dynamic field. We'd like to invite you to the
growing ranks of ecotourism professionals who are working
with TIES to make tourism a viable tool for conservation and
sustainable development. Member benefits vary depending on
the level of membership. Please see our Description of
Member Benefits

TIES Newsletter: Quarterly
international news on cutting-edge issues and the latest
ecotourism events and publications.

TIES Publications: Member
discounts on a comprehensive collection of books ranging
from practical advice on responsible design to analysis of
economic impacts of ecotourism. Click HERE to visit the
Bookstore.

Online Member Resource Center:
Available to all TIES members, this valuable password
enables access to the Ecotourism Explorer's
Member

Resource Center.
Tour Operator and Ecolodge Listing: Complimentary listing
for all Institutional level tour operator and lodge members
on the TIES website with web and e-mail links.

How Much Does It Cost To
Join?

Student ($35.00 USD) : Student
membership is offered for full-time students unable to join
at a higher level. They receive the TIES newsletter and
discounted publications as well as member access to the
entire Ecotourism Explorer website. Other benefits are
available on a pay basis. Members at this level are not
included in the Membership Directory.

Ecotourist ($35.00 USD) :
Appropriate for individuals who support the goals of TIES
but are not currently working in the field of ecotourism.
Ecotourist members receive the quarterly newsletter and
discounts on TIES publications. Other benefits are available
on a pay basis. Members at this level are not included in
the Membership Directory

Professional Membership ($75.00
USD): For PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUALS with an interest in
ecotourism. Members at this level receive the quarterly TIES
Newsletter, discounts on publications, inclusion as
individuals in the annual TIES International Membership
Directory, a complimentary copy of the Directory, and member
access to the entire Ecotourism Explorer website. Print-outs
of contacts from the TIES database are available for $10.00
USD per request.

e-Professional Membership ($60.00
USD): e-Professional Members receive the same benefits
as Professional Members, but at a 20% discount. These
"e-Members" receive no printed material from TIES and
receive all their benefits electronically via email and the
Ecotourism Explorer website.

Institutional Membership ($150.00
USD): This level of membership is intended for
ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS. Membership benefits will be
offered for up to three individuals at the same mailing
location. In addition to the benefits of professional
membership, Institutional members have their organization
recognized (rather than an individual) in the Directory and
other notices, receive free print outs of contacts from the
TIES database, and are eligible for the TIES Tour
Operator,

Ecolodge, or Consultant Service
listing: e-Institutional Membership ($120.00 USD)
e-Institutional Members receive the same benefits as
Institutional Members, but at a 20% discount. These
"e-Members" receive no printed material from TIES and
receive all their benefits electronically via email and the
Ecotourism Explorer website.

Associate Institution ($500.00
USD): To recognize the contribution of our Associate
Institutions, this level of membership receives the benefits
of Institutional Membership as well as acknowledgment in one
quarterly newsletter, a special featured listing in the
Membership Directory with a brief organizational
description, and complimentary print-outs of contacts from
the TIES database.

Supporting Institution ($1,000.00
USD): In addition to receiving the benefits of our
Associate Institutions, Supporting Institutions receive
recognition in the TIES Newsletter for a full year,
exclusive featured listing in the Membership Directory with
expanded organizational description and logo, plus a variety
of benefits specially customized to each organization's
needs.

Notice: The International Ecotourism
Society is currently offering a 10% discount on a
Professional or Institutional level membership to all
current members of the Pacific Asia Travel
Association (PATA)!